[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 139 (Wednesday, July 21, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Page 43635]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-16530]
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste; Renewal Notice
AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
ACTION: This notice is to announce the renewal of the Advisory
Committee on Nuclear Waste (ACNW) for a period of two years.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
has determined that the renewal of the charter for the Advisory
Committee on Nuclear Waste for the two year period commencing on July
15, 2004, is in the public interest, in connection with duties imposed
on the Commission by law. This action is being taken in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act, after consultation with the
Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration.
The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste is to report
to and advise the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on nuclear waste
management. The bases of ACNW reviews include 10 CFR Parts 20, 40, 50,
60, 61, 63, 70, 71 and 72, and other applicable regulations and
legislative mandates. In performing its work, the Committee will
examine and report on those areas of concern referred to it by the
Commission and may undertake studies and activities on its own
initiative, as appropriate. Emphasis will be on protecting the public
health and safety in the disposal of nuclear waste. The Committee will
undertake studies and activities related to nuclear waste management
such as transportation, storage and disposal facilities, the effects of
low levels of ionizing radiation, decommissioning, materials safety,
application of risk-informed, performance-based regulations, and
evaluation of licensing documents, rules and regulatory guidance. The
Committee will interact with representatives of the public, NRC, ACRS,
other Federal agencies, State and local agencies, Indian Tribes, and
private, international and other organizations as appropriate to
fulfill its responsibilities.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John T. Larkins, Executive Director of
the Committee, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC
20555, telephone (301) 415-7360.
Dated July 15, 2004.
Andrew L. Bates,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-16530 Filed 7-20-04; 8:45 am]
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